Job Description

· Pay Rate: Rate may vary due to local or non-local contracted rates: $70-$75/hr combined Rate of pay. ( Pay packages are a combination of taxable hourly rates, tax free allowances for travel, housing, and meal allowances) ( Rates are subject to change via client need)

· Additional bonuses are available.

· Rates are subject to change 

Labor Delivery Registered Nurse Job Description:

· Patient monitoring:

Continuously monitoring fetal heart rate and maternal vital signs during labor, including timing contractions. 

· Pain management:

Administering epidurals and other pain relief medications as needed. 

· Vaginal exams:

Performing vaginal exams to assess cervical dilation and progress of labor. 

· Assisting during delivery:

Providing support and guidance to the mother during pushing, assisting with forceps or vacuum deliveries, and performing episiotomies if necessary. 

· C-section assistance:

Assisting the surgical team during cesarean deliveries. 

· Postpartum care:

Monitoring the mother's recovery after delivery, including vital signs, bleeding, and uterine contractions. 

· Newborn assessment:

Evaluating the newborn's health immediately after birth, including Apgar scores. 

· Patient education:

Providing information and support to the mother and partner regarding labor stages, pain management options, and newborn care. 

· Identifying complications:

Recognizing potential complications during labor and delivery, such as fetal distress or abnormal bleeding, and taking appropriate action. 

· Communication and collaboration:

Working closely with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. 

Required skills for a labor and delivery nurse:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and build rapport with patients 
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities to assess and manage potential complications 
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment 
• Physical stamina to assist during prolonged labors and deliveries 
• Thorough understanding of fetal monitoring and interpretation 
• Knowledge of pain management techniques and medication administration 

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